Northern Vietnam · 3-DAY EXPERIENCES

The 15 Three-Day Trips from Hanoi Most Worth the Money

62 tours  Β·  from $19 a head

Northern Vietnam makes it easy to overbook and underplan. These 15 three-day trips justify a slot in the week, with prices, durations and the detail that decides between them.

Amanda Cruise - Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay - All Inclusive 2D1N & 3D2N - Hanoi pickup and the journey to the dock
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Amanda Cruise – Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay – All Inclusive 2D1N & 3D2N

1.Amanda Cruise – Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay – All Inclusive 2D1N & 3D2N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,358 reviews · from $56Our pick

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter for an overnight Ha Long or Lan Ha Bay cruise with an en-suite cabin, meals, cave visits, and activities such as kayaking, swimming, tai chi, and squid fishing. The route depends on your chosen package. Past departures have had guides including Alex, Dan, Hannah, and Roxanne, but guide assignments can vary.

“We have marked this down one star as the company emailed us with one day's notice to say they were changing our boat to the Hera Grand. The reason being that the one that had previously been confirmed to us was then allocated to a larger group that had come in. That may be good business for them, but isn't customer friendly for people who have booked so far in advance. Other than that, we still enjoyed the trip. The cabin was very nice and the food was excellent. All staff were efficient, friendly and approachable. One big drawback was the lack of internet, even though it is advertised as…”

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Hanoi: 3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise - Day two: Ninh Binh to the bay
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Hanoi: 3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise

2.3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,401 reviews · from $313

Travel from Hanoi to Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Cave, then spend a night in Ninh Binh and a night aboard a five-star Lan Ha Bay cruise. Expect a river boat ride, a steep viewpoint climb, kayaking or cave visits, and meals along the way. Guides may include Peter, James, Dat, or Leo, but assignments can vary.

“Loved the cruise. Activities, food everything was great. The staff was very attentive and the rooms were beautiful”

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Mon ChΓ©ri Cruises 5 star: Amazing 3 days exploring Halong & Cat Ba island - Day one: Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long scenery
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Mon ChΓ©ri Cruises 5 star: Amazing 3 days exploring Halong & Cat Ba island

3.Mon ChΓ©ri Cruises 5 star: Amazing 3 days exploring Halong & Cat Ba island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,280 reviews · from $360

Sail for three days and two nights aboard Mon ChΓ©ri, visiting Lan Ha Bay, Ha Long Bay and Cat Ba Island. Expect a private balcony cabin, meals, a guide, and activities that can include kayaking, swimming and cave visits. A Hanoi limousine transfer is available for an extra $20 each way. Halal food can be arranged.

“Booking this cruise was extremely easy. The shuttle service picked us up at our hotel right on time. The shuttle had wifi and massage chairs. We were greeted at the ship with a welcome beverage and served a lovely buffet lunch. Cruise direRead more”

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Ha Giang Loop 3 days Small group- From Ha Noi - Day three: Du Gia waterfall and the return
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Ha Giang Loop 3 days Small group- From Ha Noi

4.Ha Giang Loop 3 days Small group- From Ha Noi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,114 reviews · from $136

Take a three-day Ha Giang Loop trip from Hanoi by motorbike with an easy rider, self-drive, or private car option. The route includes Heaven’s Gate, Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng Pass, a Nho Que River boat trip, and a Du Gia homestay. Transport, meals, basic stays, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“Amazing experience with great drivers and beautiful views/ activities. Really good value for money with the food and home stays included.”

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High Quality Small Group With Easy Riders 3 Day + Private Room - Day one: Quan Ba, village life, and the Hmong King Palace
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High Quality Small Group With Easy Riders 3 Day + Private Room

5.High Quality Small Group With Easy Riders 3 Day + Private Room

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 829 reviews · from $265

Ride as a passenger with an experienced local driver on a three-day Ha Giang Loop, leaving Ha Giang City at 8:30 am. Visit Quan Ba Heaven Gate, the Hmong King Palace, Ma Pi Leng Pass, and remote villages, with meals and a private room included. Guides such as Nien, Frank, Thai, and Zaj have led trips, though your guide will vary.

“El viaje por el loop fue muy emocionante, hermosos paisajes y los chicos de la compaΓ±Γ­a muy profesionales.. todo corriΓ³ sin contratiempos y en todo momento estuvieron al pendiente de nuestras necesidades.. No tuvimos que preocuparnos por nada.. solo de gozar el tour!! Gracias a los chicos de la compaΓ±Γ­a!”

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Ha giang loop 3days and 2nights with easy rider - Day two: Ma Pi Leng Pass and the Nho Que River
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Ha giang loop 3days and 2nights with easy rider

6.Ha giang loop 3days and 2nights with easy rider

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 718 reviews · from $200

Spend three days and two nights riding as a passenger with a local easy rider and English-speaking guide. The route includes Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Ma Pi Leng Pass, a one-hour Nho Que River cruise, and Du Gia waterfall. Riders vary, with past trips led by people such as Hieudog, Ken, and Nguyen Hong Linh.

“the time spent with my driver Hieul was incredible, he was always good company and fun. His safe driving allowed me to enjoy this beautiful experience to the fullest”

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Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour (1 Night In Ta Van Village, 1 Night In Hotel) - Day 2: The 12-kilometer trek to Ta Van is the main event
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Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour (1 Night In Ta Van Village, 1 Night In Hotel)

7.Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour (1 Night In Ta Van Village, 1 Night In Hotel)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 699 reviews · from $139

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by bus, then walk to Cat Cat Village and spend two days trekking through rice terraces and local villages. An English-speaking guide leads the walks, with one hotel night and one night in a Ta Van bungalow. Guides named Su, Cat, Dao, and May have led past departures, but assignments vary.

“Finished my 3D- 2N trek in Sapa with a homestay, exploring Cat Cat Village, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and the serene Bamboo Forest. Guided by Miy, who was incredibly knowledgeable, fantastic and friendly, the trek offered breathtaking views of tRead more”

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Ha Giang Loop 3 Days 2 Nights with Ha Giang Vision Tour - Day two: The Hmong King’s Palace and Vietnam’s northern border
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Ha Giang Loop 3 Days 2 Nights with Ha Giang Vision Tour

8.Ha Giang Loop 3 Days 2 Nights with Ha Giang Vision Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 664 reviews · from $260

Spend three days riding the Ha Giang Loop with Ha Giang Vision Tour, starting and ending at Quiri Hostel. Expect mountain passes, ethnic Hmong villages, Lung Cu Flag Tower and two nights of dorm accommodation, with meals included. You can ride with a local driver or ask whether self-riding is available for your booking.

“This was an unforgetable experience, all thanks to our amazing drivers. From the jaw dropping mountain views around every conner to the history of the native H’mong tribe - original fabric weaving village, H’mong King palace and many fascinating stories that our guide tRead more”

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Ha Giang Tour 3-Day-2-Night, English Speaking Guide, Small Group - Day 1: From Ha Giang to Dong Van
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Ha Giang Tour 3-Day-2-Night, English Speaking Guide, Small Group

9.Ha Giang Tour 3-Day-2-Night, English Speaking Guide, Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 657 reviews · from $270

Spend three days riding the Ha Giang Loop with an English-speaking tour leader and a group capped at 10. Easy riders, motorbikes, fuel, water, attraction tickets, and three meals a day are included. The route takes in Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng Pass, the Nho Que River, Du Gia, and a Hmong weaving village.

“Disappointing. We booked through odyssey as they had great reviews. Our trip was actually operated by a company called lotus and they were poor. The company were unaware of our booking so never received confirmation of booking. Tried 3times to get hold of the tRead more”

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3-Day Ha Giang Loop Tour from Ha Noi and Return - What the $220 price covers
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3-Day Ha Giang Loop Tour from Ha Noi and Return

10.3-Day Ha Giang Loop Tour from Ha Noi and Return

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 652 reviews · from $220

Ride the Ha Giang Loop as a passenger with a local easy rider, travelling in a group of up to 12 from Hanoi and back. The three-day route crosses the Dong Van Karst Plateau, Ma Pi Leng Pass and Quan Ba Heaven Gate, with meals, two nights of accommodation and frontier-area permits included. Guide assignments vary; riders named on past trips include Larry, Slowly, Minh and Sing.

“Best experience in Vietnam so far! Drivers are very nice, small party group and really cozy accommodations!”

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Doris Cruise 5 star cruise 3 days visiting Halong - Lan Ha Bay - Day 1: Tra Bau by kayak, swim, or Jacuzzi
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Doris Cruise 5 star cruise 3 days visiting Halong – Lan Ha Bay

11.Doris Cruise 5 star cruise 3 days visiting Halong – Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 652 reviews · from $425

Travel from Hanoi by limousine for a three-day, two-night cruise through Lan Ha Bay, with kayaking or a local bamboo boat, swimming, a visit to Viet Hai Village by bicycle, and Dark and Bright Cave. An English-speaking guide accompanies the trip. Lucien, also known as Michael McIntyre, has been singled out for warm service, though guide assignments can vary.

“A great 2 night. Lots of activities, great food and plenty of it. The views are stunning. The staff are amazing. A shout out to Lucien aka as Michael McIntyre”

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All Inclusive 3-Day 2-Night explore Ha Long Bay with Au Co Cruise - Day one: boarding, Viet Hai, and sunset
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All Inclusive 3-Day 2-Night explore Ha Long Bay with Au Co Cruise

12.All Inclusive 3-Day 2-Night explore Ha Long Bay with Au Co Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 648 reviews · from $388

Cruise Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay, and Lan Ha Bay for three days aboard Au Co, with two nights in a chosen cabin, meals, Tai Chi, kayaking, and shore visits to Viet Hai, Cua Van, and Sung Sot Cave. Shared Hanoi transfers or a seaplane option may be available when selected. Crew members Nathan, John, and Sarah have been praised, though assignments can change.

“Fantastic view, luxury food and service by Au co1 cruise”

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3-Day Trekking Adventure of Sapa from Hanoi - Stay Ta Van Village - Day two: bamboo forest and Giang Ta Chai
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3-Day Trekking Adventure of Sapa from Hanoi – Stay Ta Van Village

13.3-Day Trekking Adventure of Sapa from Hanoi – Stay Ta Van Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 611 reviews · from $109

Take a small-group trek from Hanoi into Sapa, walking through Muong Hoa Valley and villages including Y Linh Ho, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai and Lao Chai. You’ll stay two nights in a bungalow or stilt house in Ta Van, eat seven included meals and travel by bus. Guides such as Chang, Cat and Khu lead walks that range from broad paths to steep, muddy trails.

“Nice place with beautiful scenery/nature, people and things to see. But the best thing for me was our guide and local Lala who made my visit worth while πŸ˜€. Next time i will book a stay at her house with her family an see the real sapa πŸ˜€.”

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3D2N TOUR WITH EASYRIDERS 150cc (group 4-10Pax + private rooms) - Day three: Sa Phin palace and the return to Ha Giang
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3D2N TOUR WITH EASYRIDERS 150cc (group 4-10Pax + private rooms)

14.3D2N TOUR WITH EASYRIDERS 150cc (group 4-10Pax + private rooms)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 591 reviews · from $185

Spend three days riding pillion on a 150cc motorbike through Ha Giang’s passes, villages and karst country. A local Easyrider drives while a guide leads the group of 4 to 10. Expect long days, meals, two nights in private rooms and stops around Dong Van, Du Gia and Sa Phin.

“Very nice and kind riders. Views were amazing, best thing you'll ever see! Hotel and homestay were very nice. Definitely recommend this tour!”

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Orchid Cruises 3days/2nights For 5 Star All Included - Day two: A full day in Lan Ha Bay
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Orchid Cruises 3days/2nights For 5 Star All Included

15.Orchid Cruises 3days/2nights For 5 Star All Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 531 reviews · from $799

Start in Hanoi at 7:30 am for a three-day, two-night cruise through Ha Long and Lan Ha bays. Expect an English-speaking guide, transfers, drinking water, and seven included meals. The ship has 14 spacious suites, though the group limit is 26. Staff named Merlin, Tien, Peter, Ben and Louis have helped make some sailings feel especially personal.

“The staff are wonderful but a few issues people need to be aware of:”

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